Trump Plans to Unveil ‘Genesis Mission’ to Boost AI Development on Monday

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-19/trump-plans-to-unveil-genesis-mission-to-boost-ai-development?embedded-checkout=true

President Donald Trump is preparing to launch a new federal initiative called the Genesis Mission, an executive order aimed at accelerating U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence. The administration is framing it as a national-scale effort similar to the Manhattan Project or the space race, with the Department of Energy taking a central role. Beyond AI, the DOE’s involvement signals an ongoing push to elevate advanced energy technologies- including next-generation nuclear and microreactors- as part of a broader national competitiveness strategy. The plan is expected to direct national labs and industry partners to advance frontier AI development, while also potentially challenging or overriding state-level AI regulations that the administration views as obstructive. The initiative fits into a larger effort to strengthen U.S. technological leadership against global competitors, expand exports, improve access to critical hardware for allies, and streamline regulatory barriers.